Two of the world's premiere acoustic guitarists join forces in this concert recorded in 1982 to define and explore the parameters of American and European folk blues jazz and ragtime music - from a medieval English dance tune to a Charles Mingus composition. Guitarists Stefan Grossman and John Renbourn play both solo and as a duo on this incredible DVD. Titles include: Looper's Corner The Shoes Of The Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass Slippers Struttin' Rag The Assassination of John Fahey Tightrope Judy Angie White House Blues The English Dance Trotto Goodbye Porkpie Hat Candyman Spirit Levels and Take A Whiff On Me.
SKU: MB.30957M
ISBN 9781513466101. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This collection shows a wide variety of musical approaches in open and alternate tunings. The arrangements come from the playing of Davey Graham, Pat Kirtley, Tony McManus, John Renbourn, John Fahey, Sandy Shalk, Dave Evans, Martin Carthy, El McMeen, Leo Wijnkamp and Stefan Grossman. The music ranges from the medieval La Rotta to Willie Brown?s Future Blues from the deep Mississippi delta; from O?Carolan?s Lord Inchiquin to Waterbound, an old-time folksong. From Celtic airs and jigs to gospel and blues you will explore the world of tunings. Hopefully, this collection will help you to discover new approaches and techniques to playing your instrument. Along the way you?ll have fingerpicking challenges and fun.